How far is Marshalltown, IA from Oskaloosa, IA?
The driving distance from Marshalltown, IA to Oskaloosa, IA is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jasper County, Iowa, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshalltown and Oskaloosa.
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Start on North 3rd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Anson Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · East Anson Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
7.7 mi · 11 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
2557 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Reed Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Reed Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 224 East
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 224 East
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Continue on State Highway 224 North
7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 224 North
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Continue on East Street
2421 ft · 41 sec · East Street
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Continue on State Highway 224 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 224 North
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Take the ramp slight left
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 146: Grinnell, New Sharon
1770 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 146
17.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 146
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto A Avenue East
52 m · 8 sec · A Avenue East
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshalltown and Oskaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 146
Turn right onto State Highway 146
17.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Marshalltown and Sunny near Oskaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshalltown to Oskaloosa?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Marshalltown and 33.4 miles from Oskaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marshalltown and Sunny near Oskaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland Acres
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshalltown and Oskaloosa. Straight-line distance: 53.78 mi (86.55 km).
#1 Marshalltown
City in Marshal County, Iowa
| Population | 26,736 |
| Coordinates | 42.0494300, -92.9079800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oskaloosa
City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 11,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.2963900, -92.6443600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oskaloosa (-92.64436, 41.29639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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